Savannah Guthrie says family is ‘in agony’ in first interview since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie’s Emotional Journey Following Her Mother’s Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie, a co-host on “TODAY,” has shared her family’s emotional struggle in a recent interview with Hoda Kotb. Over seven weeks after Nancy Guthrie, her 84-year-old mother, vanished from her home in Arizona, the family continues to express deep distress. Guthrie’s words, “Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. It is unbearable,” highlight the relentless pain they endure as the search for Nancy intensifies.
“We are in agony. It is unbearable,” Savannah Guthrie told Hoda Kotb in a preview interview that aired Wednesday. The family reported Nancy missing on February 1, following her absence from a virtual church service at a friend’s residence. Authorities confirmed she was last seen the night prior, around 9:45 p.m., after having dinner at her daughter Annie Guthrie’s home.
The disappearance has sparked a collaborative effort involving state and federal agencies. A key clue emerged from video footage of a masked individual tampering with a security camera at Nancy’s Tucson-area home. The FBI is seeking a male suspect between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with an average build, wearing a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack 25-liter backpack. The doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on February 1, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
“And to think of what she went through. I wake up every night in the middle of the darkness, imagining her terror,” Savannah said, emphasizing the unbearable weight of uncertainty. The family has posted tearful appeals on social media, urging anyone with information to come forward.
During a heartfelt Instagram video, Savannah and her siblings thanked the public for their support, acknowledging the prayers for Nancy. “We feel them, and we continue to believe she feels them too,” they stated. Forensic analysis revealed Nancy’s blood on her home’s porch, prompting investigators to consider genetic genealogy for identifying unknown DNA found inside.
Amid the investigation, the Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for Nancy’s safe return. The FBI has also pledged $50,000 for tips leading to her recovery or the arrest of those involved. Though Savannah has been on leave from the “TODAY” show, she recently visited the New York City studio and expressed her intent to return. “She remains focused on supporting her family and bringing Nancy home,” a show spokesperson noted.
Tim Stelloh, a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital, and Pilar Melendez, a breaking news editor with a decade of experience in crime and national news coverage, contributed to this report.
